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H Beard Print Collection, by Alf Albert, 1836

H Beard Print Collection

Alf Albert

1836

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1836 by Alf Albert, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Alf Albert
When & what style?
1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is titled H Beard Print Collection. It was created by Albert, Alf in 1836. The print is related to the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized strong emotions and imagination, and this work seems to fit that style because it depicts a scene from a play, Don Juan, with various characters. You can learn more about this style by looking at Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

The print *Costumes de Don Juan de Marana* by Alf (Albert) Beard shows actors in character roles from the play *Don Juan de Marana*, including Bocage as Don Juan, Melingue as Mauvais Auge, Mme Astruc as Paquita, Mme Adolphe as Thérésina, and Delafosse as Don Soses.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Alf Albert

This 19th-century artist made prints sold in 1836. One example is the H Beard Print Collection, a set of engravings that circulated widely in London print shops. The prints reflect the booming market for affordable…

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